The Shepherd of the Hills
1941, English. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
He Tamed Their Wild Hearts With His Courage and Won Them With His Love
Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the hatred rampant in the mountains. However, the arrival of a stranger, Daniel Howitt, begins to positively affect the mountain people, who learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Shepherd of the Hills
The Shepherd of the Hills isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- John WayneYoung Matt Matthews
- Betty FieldSammy Lane
- Harry CareyDaniel Howitt
- Beulah BondiAunt Mollie Matthews
- James BartonOld Matt Matthews
- Samuel S. HindsAndy Beeler
- Marjorie MainGranny Becky
- Ward BondWash Gibbs
- Marc LawrencePete Matthews
- John QualenCoot Royal
- Fuzzy KnightMr. Palestrom
- Tom FaddenJim Lane
Details
- Released
- 18 July 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Grover Jones, Stuart Anthony
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The Shepherd of the Hills: quick answers
Is The Shepherd of the Hills worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Shepherd of the Hills have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shepherd of the Hills. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shepherd of the Hills parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shepherd of the Hills is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Shepherd of the Hills on?
The Shepherd of the Hills isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shepherd of the Hills?
If you liked The Shepherd of the Hills, try Return of the Bad Men, Don't Come Knocking, The Man from Colorado.
Who directed The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars John Wayne, Betty Field, Harry Carey.